Roddy McCorley

Roddy McCorley (died 28 February 1800) was a United Irishmen leader who was executed by Great Britain for his role in the Irish rebellion of 1798 and for his membership in the "Archer's Gang" group of common criminals.

Biography
Roddy McCorley was born in Toome, County Antrim, the son of a miller who was executed for stealing sheep. He was involved with the United Irishmen and fought at the Battle of Antrim during the 1798 rebellion against British rule, and he joined a group of common criminals and quasi-rebels, "Archer's Gang", after the rebellion was put down. In 1800, he was captured by the British before he could flee to the United States, and he was hanged near the Bridge of Toome on 28 February 1800 for treason.